Medhala

Medhala is a village located in Tharad taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Tharad (tehsildar office) and 119km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Gadsisar is the gram panchayat of Medhala village.

Here you can discover what makes Medhala unique in its vibrant Tharad-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Medhala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Medhala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Medhala is 507524. The village spans a total geographical area of 745.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385566. Tharad is nearest town to Medhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Medhala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tharad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Medhala

Population of Medhala

According to the 2011 Census, Medhala has a total population of about 1,185, with approximately 624 males and 561 females. The sex ratio is around 899 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 187 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 111 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.19%, with male literacy at about 60.90% and female literacy near 34.05%. There are around 228 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Medhala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Medhala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Medhala. As per the 2011 stats, Medhala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Medhala

Knowing the nearby villages of Medhala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Medhala.

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